The Optical Laboratories Association (OLA) is an international business association founded in 1894 to serve the needs of the optical laboratory industry.

• Provides forums for optical laboratories
• Develops information and services for members for business improvement
• Produces a variety of education and training materials for optical laboratories and eyecare professionals
  
• Provides representation for labs
• Provides the "Best Practices Tool Box" 

• OLA’s current members include 258 companies, representing 520 wholesale and retail laboratories in the U.S., Canada, and 8 other countries.
• OLA produces The OLA Lens Menu (English and Spanish), The Progressive Identifier, the Indispensable Dispensing GUIDE (under revision), Chemical Management Manual, Optical Laboratory Training Courses (CD), ANSI Z80.1 Standard, Z80.1 Quick Reference Guides, Z87.1 Standard, and Hang Tags for safety eyewear.   Members also receive,  Technical, Legal, and Business bulletins for optical laboratories.
• The association sponsors an international exposition and conference - "THE OLA" - The Premier Annual Event Exclusively for Optical Laboratories.